- What dance that uses castanets?
- Where are castanets used?
- Why do flamenco dancers use castanets?
- What are the characteristics of tango?
What dance that uses castanets?
Castanets are commonly used in the flamenco dance. In fact, Spanish folk dance "Sevillanas" is the style typically performed using castanet. Escuela bolera, a balletic dance form, is also accompanied by castanets.
Where are castanets used?
Castanets are usually held in the hand and struck together. They are played in differently pitched pairs by dancers primarily in Spain, the Balearic Islands, and southern Italy. In Spain castanets may be used to accompany classical or folkloric dances.
Why do flamenco dancers use castanets?
If there is an instrument that we inevitably associate with flamenco, that is no other than the castanets, which, together with the classical guitar, represent the identifying sound of flamenco music and dance and, therefore, of Spanish folklore and culture.
What are the characteristics of tango?
Tango is characterized by a close hold, a low center of gravity and an emphasis on Contra Body movement. Movement is stealthy, almost cat-like and has an unmistakable staccato feel and major dramatic attitude. The Leader's right arm is further around and lower on the Follower's back than in the other Smooth dances.